Essex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Great Leighs
Our technicians work in Great Leighs on extract fan repair. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with pictures on every job.
- An old fan that needs replacing
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
How we handle extract fan repair in Great Leighs
A faulty fan doesn’t always mean a new one. Often a clean, a new belt or new bearings brings it back, and that is what we will recommend. When a fan is worn beyond sensible repair, we fit a replacement matched to the duct and the kitchen. If you have a fan worn beyond sensible repair and a squealing belt on start-up, we can help.
In a small place like Great Leighs, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
We are CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, we hold ISO 9001 and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Place
- Great Leighs (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too across Essex. Larger estates can be phased building by building to keep disruption down.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Smells from the discharge that need odour control equipment
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What the work covers
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
Nearby places to Great Leighs
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Questions from Great Leighs
Do you work in villages like Great Leighs?
Yes. Great Leighs is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can the work in Great Leighs be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The work in Great Leighs can fit around your hours. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we will book within them.
Are you accredited?
BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite membership, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, plus CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001. We’re fully insured and have been trading since 2009.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
Most fan jobs take anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault, including testing. We’ll fit it around the kitchen’s hours where possible.
How far ahead should we book?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it for clients who vet their contractors.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Who is the responsible person?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Great Leighs
Fixings and anti-vibration mounts work loose or perish over time. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure and that’s a common source of rattles.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- A squealing belt on start-up
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- Poor airflow at the canopy
Hall kitchens near Church of St John the Evangelist, or anywhere around Great Leighs, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether a survey comes first
- Whether the price is fixed
- Whether a written report and photos are included
Aftercare tips
So the system stays in good health:
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. If anything changes, let us know, so it can be looked at before it grows.
A scheduled maintenance plan keeps the whole system on a regular cycle, so the fan is looked at as part of each visit and wear is caught earlier.
When a fan fails in Great Leighs
Food hygiene inspections in Great Leighs are the job of Chelmsford council’s environmental health team. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. Getting the fan running again is the priority. Great Leighs is about 34 miles from central London, well within the area we cover across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Great Leighs Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Great Leighs is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Whether your site is in the middle of Great Leighs or further out, extract fan repair is available to all kinds of commercial premises, from small sites to large estates. Great Leighs is one of 644 towns, villages and districts in Essex where we work for commercial clients. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 6 miles from Great Leighs.
Every address in CM3 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. Streets in the area include Aragon Road, Fortune Close and Audley Road, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. We also cover the places around Great Leighs: Gubbion's Green (1 mile east), Young's End (1 mile north-east), Fuller Street (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles north-east) and Fairstead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south), Witham (6 miles east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Great Leighs
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Castle pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Leighs is Cressing station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Great Leighs includes Sandylay and Moat Woods.
The process
We start by comparing what we find with the survey or your photos. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, the work takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. If the van will struggle with a lane or gateway near Great Leighs, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Tell us where we can park and unload
Get a fixed quote
Photos are the quickest way to a quote: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
Keep a record of what your team does. A simple log of filter washes, wipe-downs and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
What affects the cost of extract fan repair
Sites vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The times the site is available
- Parking and loading at the site
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- How many systems or sites are involved
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- How we’d reach plant on a roof or in a plant room
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form with a few details about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.